Justin Schultz, perhaps the best defenseman available as a free agent beyond Ryan Suter despite being just 20 years old, has narrowed down his list of possible destinations.

Schultz, a former Ducks draft pick who is free to sign with the team of his choice on July 1, will choose between the Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks, according to multiple reports.

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Anaheim chose Schultz, a former Wisconsin Badger, in the second round of the 2008 NHL Draft but failed to agree to terms with him, which made him an unrestricted NHL free agent.

The Philadelphia Flyers, Calgary Flames and Detroit Red Wings are among the teams who expressed interest in Schultz but didn't make the cut.

Schultz is only eligible for a two-year deal for the basic, entry-level salary from any team he signs with: a $925,000 base salary with potential performance bonuses that would drive up his salary cap hit.

"Schultz looks filthy good every shift he takes for Wisconsin and he clearly doesn't belong in college anymore," wrote Pronman. "His ability to make plays at both ends and control the game is pretty high end."

"Overall, he's a player who is capable of controlling the pace and tempo of play when he has the puck," former GM and current NHL Network analyst Craig Button told NHL.com. "He's a player who wants to make a difference in the game. I think he has a chance to be a top-end defenseman."